The secret life of plant killers

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  01.01.23 The Secret Life of Plant Killers 13-MINUTE READ To take out invasives, the US relies on crews wielding hatchets, chainsaws, and herbicide. It's a messy, fun job—but it may not be enough to stop the spread. READ THE FULL STORY You Might Also Like ... The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2022 BY WIRED STAFF | 7-MINUTE READ From SBF to the GRU, these were the most disruptive forces of online chaos this year. 22 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2022 BY SABRINA WEISS | 6-MINUTE READ From spinal implants that allow paralyzed people to walk to smashing an asteroid off course with a rocket, this wasn't just a year of negative headlines. The Metaverse Doesn't Have a Leg to Stand On BY KATE KNIBBS | 5-MINUTE READ It was a rocky year for the tech industry. To understand why, look no further than the "embodied internet." WIRED Tested Miracle Hangover Cures. You're Welcome BY EMILY PECK | 9-MINUTE READ Do "anti-hangover" supplements really work? With the sterling help of a UK rugby team, we raised a glass or five to find out. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes the print edition plus editor in chief Gideon Lichfield's column, System Update. Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions